Refrigerant R1234YF Trade Names And Designation

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Refrigerant R1234yf is currently available under the following brand names:

H-FKW 1234yf
HFO 1234yf
"Opteon yf" or "Solstice yf" (example manufacturer names)

NOTE:

Different brand names may be used in other countries.

Of the wide range of refrigerants available, only this refrigerant may be used in motor vehicles. The designations Frigen and Freon are brand names. They also apply to refrigerants which are not allowed be used in motor vehicles.